Neelum Valley & Kashmir
Turquoise river, wooden villages, hanging meadows.
Keran, Sharda and Arang Kel — riverside villages along the Neelum's turquoise water. This 5-day journey pairs Sarwali country with comfortable stays, unhurried pacing and a guide who knows every bend of the road.
What makes it unforgettable
- Riverside stay at Keran on the LoC
- Sharda's ancient university ruins
- Chairlift + trek to Arang Kel meadow
- Ratti Gali alpine lake (optional)
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Lahore / Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Keran
Enter the Neelum valley along the river.
Day 2
Keran → Sharda
Explore Sharda ruins and riverside village.
Day 3
Arang Kel
Chairlift and trek to the hanging meadow.
Day 4
Sharda → Kel / Upper Neelum
Drive deeper into the upper valley.
Day 5
Neelum → Islamabad / Lahore
Return journey via Muzaffarabad.
What's included
Included
- Transport
- Riverside hotels & guesthouses
- Breakfast & dinner
- Local guide
- All permits (LoC areas)
Not included
- Airfare
- Lunches
- Insurance
- Ratti Gali jeep (optional)
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Plan it well
New to the north? Our guide — Northern Pakistan Travel Guide — covers the best season, what to pack and what to expect on the ground.
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